VP urges Kenyans to embrace positive change

Written By:VPPS,    Posted: Sun, Apr 01, 2012

Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka is calling on Kenyans not to glorify poverty but instead commit themselves to positive change that will develop the country socially and economically. The Vice President said Kenya has enormous economic potential that when fully harnessed would better the living standards of the people. "Recently we found oil deposits and we still have other resources such as coal  in Kitui County and other minerals across the country, when this resources have been full tapped, Kenya will never be the same again, poverty will be history and the country will change both socially and economically'" VP noted. The VP made the remarks Saturday evening  when he  joined other worshipers during the launch of   a night worship service dubbed ‘Kivoyo'. The event, held at the City Hall, Nairobi, is the brainchild of Mrs. Hellenah Ken a renowned gospel singer and her husband Ken  Kaloki. Hellenah is associated with hit songs such as  ‘Sitarudi Kuwa  Vile'  has already  released  seven albums and she is preparing to launch another one titled ‘  ‘Naona Mambo Yakibadilika'. The Vice President commended Mr. and Mrs. Ken (Hellenah) for their initiative, noting that their evangelic ministries through gospel music will help many in spiritual nourishment. Mr. Musyoka, particularly noted that the songs were mostly based on the need for peace and change both at the family level and nationally. He urged Kenyans to pray for the nation to  continue enjoying peace and harmony, particularly this period of general elections. The Vice President pointed out that many people were endowed with different talents and called for the use of such talents  to serve God and the society. He stressed the need for talented musicians to utilize their gift to sensitize the nation on the importance of afeguarding peace and harmonious co-existence. "Kenyans should endeavor to shun bloodletting because of politics of hate and division," he said. Earlier in his  sermon, Rev. Matheus Mwalua of the African Inland Church, Milimani, Nairobi, said it is important for Kenyans to seek God's healing as the country gears for next general elections. Rev. Mwalua called for prayers and humility to God in order to receive continued peace and blessings from the almighty. "Kenyans need to humble themselves before God and pray for the nation to tackle vices such corruption and other ills in the society," he said.